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Therapeutic Opioid Use and Risk of Impairment

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83. However, some studies suggest that opioids do not necessarily impair or may improve psychomotor and cognitive functioning in patients on opioids for chronic noncancer pain.224-227"." data-share-imageurl="">

"Opioids are associated with adverse events such as sedation and dizziness that could potentially impact driving or work safety83. However, some studies suggest that opioids do not necessarily impair or may improve psychomotor and cognitive functioning in patients on opioids for chronic noncancer pain.224-227"

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"Clinical Guideline for the Use of Chronic Opioid Therapy in Chronic Noncancer Pain: Evidence Review," The American Pain Society in Conjunction with The American Academy of Pain Medicine (Glenview, IL: American Pain Society, February 2009), p. 65.http://americanpainsociety.org...

83. However, some studies suggest that opioids do not necessarily impair or may improve psychomotor and cognitive functioning in patients on opioids for chronic noncancer pain.224-227"." data-share-imageurl="">

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83. However, some studies suggest that opioids do not necessarily impair or may improve psychomotor and cognitive functioning in patients on opioids for chronic noncancer pain.224-227"." data-share-imageurl="">